About Clear Voice
Clear Voice is passionate about removing language barriers and supporting vulnerable people. We collaborate with organisations across the Third Sector, Public Sector, and Private Sector.
We are currently recruiting freelance Sinhala English translators to work on a self-employed contract basis, helping us meet our clients' needs.
Clear Voice is an equal opportunities organization and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Assignments include, but are not limited to:
* Commercial/Business
* Asylum and Refugee Services
* Human Rights
* Modern Day Slavery
* Local Authorities / Social Services
* Social Housing / Social Security
* Legal
* Medical/Healthcare
* Employment / Education
* Finance
* Food & Drink
* Agriculture
* Marketing
* Construction
* Retail/e-commerce
* Subtitling/Voice Over
* Manufacturing
* Transcreation
* Other
What we expect from our linguists
Essential Skills
* A native speaker of the target language (the language you are translating into). Excellent writing skills and command of grammar in both your mother tongue and English.
* Native fluency in source language(s).
* Demonstrable subject matter expertise relevant to the content you translate.
* Knowledge and experience with CAT tools.
* Attention to detail.
* Time management skills and ability to work quickly to meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
Desirable Skills
* Understanding and in-depth knowledge of language/country-specific cultures, usually gained through living and working in the region.
* Experience living, studying, or working in a bilingual environment or within the language industry.
* Proficiency in InDesign.
* Knowledge of translation-oriented applications and software.
* Enthusiasm for continuous learning.
Qualifications, Experience, and Memberships
* At least one of the following qualifications plus relevant experience (with documented evidence):
* A recognized graduate qualification in translation from an accredited institution.
* A recognized honors degree in the relevant language.
* MA or postgraduate qualification in Translation.
* A recognized graduate qualification in any other field plus two years of full-time professional translation experience.
* Five years of full-time professional translation experience.
* CIOL Qualifications Level 7 Diploma in Translation (DipTrans) or DPI levels 4 & 5 in translation for rare languages.
* CIOL Level 6 Certificate in Translation (CertTrans).
Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., ITI, CIOL, NRPST).
* You must also be able to provide:
* Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK (if UK-based).
* A valid DBS certificate (or willingness to apply for one if UK-based) or Police Check Certificate (non-UK).
* Two professional references.
* Willingness to undertake a test translation free of charge.
Our contact details:
Tel: 08000 5200 380
Email: vendors@clearvoice.org.uk
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